Jake Castellanos

Passionate about helping students create their unique career journey. Guider of students interested in the communication and arts pathways. Advocate for students with disabilities. Fan of the outdoors and baseball.

 

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Jake Castellanos

Career Counselor

Dr. Marina Chavez

Invested in supporting students to discover who they are, to build the life that they want and to make the change that they wish to see in the world. Supports the vision and action of the change-makers and world-shakers of the Education and Human Services pathway. Liaison to transfer students and military-affiliated students.

 

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Dr. Marina Chavez

Career Counselor

Maya Hargens

Creates space for students to build confidence in "real world" endeavors. Thrives on "light bulb" moments during resume critiques. Supports students in finding creative ways for "teamwork to make a dream work." Enthusiastic about quotation marks and pet rats.

 

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Maya Hargens

Assistant Director,
Graduate Career Education

Brandon Hernandez

Big believer that a classroom isn’t the only place to learn something new. Empowering students to drive their professional journeys through open communication, collaborative reflection, and occupational exploration. Career Counselor for Business + Entrepreneurship pathways and dedicated to supporting international students.

 

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Brandon Hernandez

Career Counselor

Christina Nguyen

Lives in the moment to prepare for the future. Ready to assist students to find their place in between. Liaisons with students to develop innovative careers. Here for you to be there for others. Mildly addicted to coffee.

 

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Christina Nguyen

Career Counselor

Julius Palaroan

Eager to help students through their personal & professional journey. Committed to serving first-gen, underserved students. Enjoys building Lego and going to Costco!

 

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Julius Palaroan

Career Counselor

Lindsay Rasmussen

My mission is to empower you to navigate the environmental career landscape, leverage your unique strengths, and achieve your professional goals. Let's work together to create a pathway to your success.

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Lindsay Rasmussen

Career Counselor

Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador

Inspires innovative, creative mindset. Empowers students to embrace unique talents and achieve career goals. Dedicated to supporting success of Career Services. UCSB alum driven by quiet ambition. Proud mom. Marvel movie fan. Shutterfly calendar OCD.

 

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Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador

Senior Associate Director,
Career Education

LaTia Willis

Oversees all aspects of the Career Resources Room (CRR) operations and manages the amazing Student Peer Advisors. Passionate about providing easy access, free, up-to-date, and comprehensive career information for students.  Loves her family, reading, the performing arts, and is a proud Gryffindor/Marvel/Tolkienite!

 

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LaTia Willis

Career Resources Coordinator